Brrrrrrrrrr

Single-digit temps aren't so bad when you're wearing a red hat and coat.

Too big?

You mean, because my feet don't reach the pedals? Pshaw!

New hat

Soon to become red with black trim, to match a new knit dress.

Grand-dad's favorite picture. (So far.)

Really? Then what happened?

New dress

Visits from our fairy godmother always include new dresses! and boots!

Polar bear

Getting ready for winter.

You talkin to ME?

The Poker Face.

Who doesn't love a vacation?

Sara enjoying her time in Maine.

Maine

Let me get this straight. Playing in the dirt is icky and we don't do it. But playing in the sand is.... fun? Riiiiiight, mama.

Be prepared

A bike ride could break out at any time.

Girl with lavender

Suit? Who needs a suit?

She didn't realize it until she ventured her toe into it, but the pool at Auntie M's apartment was just what Sara needed last night.

A day in the woods

Sara watched from the wings as her Auntie K judged events in an arborist tournament.

Collarbone has healed, and all is well in the land.

First broken bone

Yes, Sara broke her collarbone in a fall. She's holding up well and will be uncharacteristically favoring her left hand for the next 4-6 weeks. Mom's not doing as well.

Wheels

Sara looking proud of her new wheels. Thanks, neighbors!

We (finally) love our doggie

After months of pounding on him and putting her fingers in his eyes, Sara has decided that hugging is the right idea.

Best place to be on a hot day

Sara enjoyed the cool breezes on Lake Michigan aboard Grandpa's boat.

Happy Father's Day!

Sara celebrated with brunch with her grandpa et al.

Hairbrush

Thanks, Grandpa, for bringing some order to my unruly locks!

Curls

More to come on this....

Ahhhhh..

We have tasted the chocolate, and chocolate is mighty good.

In the swim

After a grumpy start ...

Sara quickly became the skipper of her own kickboard.

It's never too early to read

Sara with one of her favorite books.

Shoes

Maybe it's my love of shoes in general, but I just can't get enough of baby girl shoes.

Walking!

We're walking.. yes indeed.... Mama sits in her chair at night and says, "Would you bring me a book to read?" And Sara walks over to her bookshelf and picks one (sometimes previewing every page before bringing it over). If it's boring, she slides off Mama's lap and fetches a different book.

Very proud of our two teeth!

12-month evaluation was aces across the board.

Birthday Girl

Today my Sara-leh is one year old. (March 9 is her original due date.)

One and one-half teeth, 18 lbs give or take, just walking, just learned to hug and kiss her pink breast-cancer bear and does so adorably, dancing to the banjo sounds made by her music table, fresh from her first trip to New York City, babbling to beat the band.

She is my joy. Happy birthday, sweet pea.

Ferocious!

Stand back! Coming through!

In the swim

Sara didn't love her first dip in the pool, but she didn't hate it, either. The only smiles were mom-induced. Next week, we're' hoping for more of them.

Yum!

Enjoying her first taste of ice cream cupcakes, thanks to visiting Auntie K, Auntie D, and Auntie L, Sara sang the praises of Brown Cow.

We're back!

Sara's going to the gym every night now, and having a grand old time at it.

More Christmas

A little patty-cake...


... and a little symphonic composition.

Christmas

Sara helps her Auntie K unwrap a goodie.